Senior Power System Engineer

ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.

Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us!

ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Senior Power System Engineer

Job location: Irvine, CA

Job Type/ Work schedule: Full-time / Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Power System Engineer to join our team and take a leading role in the design, analysis, and delivery of microgrid projects. This is a hands-on, customer-facing position for an engineer who has taken microgrid and power system projects from study through to field commissioning, and who is excited to work on projects around the world.

You will bridge power system engineering, control and operation, and software development — bringing both deep technical expertise and project ownership.

What You'll Do

Lead power system and microgrid studies and analyses, from concept and design to the operation.

Design, model, and validate the control and operation strategies for microgrids.

Contribute to development for microgrid controller functionalities using C# and Python .

Technically lead projects while serving as a technical point of contact for customers.

Support microgrid projects in the field, including testing and commissioning.

Collaborate with internal engineering teams and clients across worldwide projects.

Required Qualifications

PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 5+ years of relevant experience in power systems / electrical engineering.

Demonstrated experience with microgrids and power systems , including delivered field projects.

Strong background in power system studies and analyses .

Familiarity with the control and operation of microgrids .

Proficiency in programming languages, C# and Python .

Technical project leadership experience and a genuine willingness to interact directly with customers.

Willingness and ability to work on and travel to worldwide projects .

Legally authorized to work in US — visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Plus to Have

Experience with dynamic analysis and PSCAD .

Experience with PLC programming and integration.

Salary Range: 87,500.00 - 145,500.00 USD Annual

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.